We’re building a better WCU. You tell us how far we can go.
Scholarships for promising students. Enhanced facilities that elevate athletes. And programs that create stronger communities at WCU.
When you make a gift to support West Chester University, you decide where it impacts students’ lives—and how far we can go.
See Your Impact
Every day, donors like you help WCU Foundation make important, lasting impact in students’ lives. Explore our stories to see what we’ve already accomplished together — and how we’ll continue to create ongoing success at WCU.
Boosting the Future of Biomedical Engineering
The pharma leader giving biomed students a boost.
Every Gift Counts
Gifts of $250 or less from 4,119 donors helped us hit our goals last year.
Greater Opportunity
Over $4.3 million is scholarship funds was raised in 2022-23.
Invested in the Future
Donors have endowed more than $57 million to their passions at WCU.
Cycle of Success
Alumni and friends gave over $10.7 million in gifts and future commitments last year.
Building a Legacy
Last year, $1,455,000 was bestowed to support WCU via planned gifts.
Join the Momentum
More than 1,400 friends of the University chose to give for the first time last year.
Make your vision a reality
It’s easy to find or create a fund that aligns to your ideals, then power it with a wide array of donation options.
Direct Your Gift
You can select a specific school or program at West Chester University to benefit — or support university-wide initiatives that maximize success.
Ways to Give
Make an immediate impact with an online or phone donation, or create lasting benefit with recurring gifts, endowed funds, or planned giving.
What is the WCU Foundation?
West Chester University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works with WCU’s president, vice presidents, and deans to plan and identify the funding to build a better University, today and tomorrow.